1 of the longest running children's TV shows, 1st episode Oct. 3, 1955. Bob Keeshan starred as Captain Kangaroo & at age 29 he dyed his hair gray to appear more "
grandfatherly". His sidekick
Mr. Green Jeans (he did wear green jeans overalls!) was played by Hugh Brannum. A few of the main characters were Mr. Moose, Mr. Rabbit, &
Grandfather clock.